Wally Invest | Daily Premarket Technical Market Report

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WeChat ID: Wallyinvest. This report ranks the top 30 market-cap names inside QQQ and the top 30 market-cap names inside SPY, then builds a pre-open technical map from the latest quote snapshot plus rolling daily-history indicators.

Generated: 2026-04-18 00:00 EDT Market session: 2026-04-17 Quote mode: Latest available QQQ top 30 tracked: 30 SPY top 30 tracked: 30 Unique names tracked: 44

QQQ tone

Risk-on with broad upside confirmation

+1.27% avg latest available move

SPY tone

Mixed with selective leadership

+0.56% avg latest available move

Bullish setups

25 names

Momentum bucket

Bearish setups

2 names

Momentum bucket

Expansion watch

7 names

Breakouts + breakdowns + squeezes

Market Summary

Overall tone for April 17, 2026

  • Session context: Using the latest completed U.S. market session (2026-04-17) because live premarket data is not active.
  • QQQ: Risk-on with broad upside confirmation. Breadth shows 21 bullish momentum names, 0 breakout setups, 3 squeeze setups, and 0 clear downside structures.
  • SPY: Mixed with selective leadership. Breadth shows 16 bullish momentum names, 0 breakout setups, 4 squeeze setups, and 2 downside structures.
  • Combined breadth: 25 bullish, 2 bearish, 10 neutral, 7 squeeze, 0 near breakout, and 0 near breakdown.
  • Momentum read: 38 names have bullish MACD alignment, 28 are above Supertrend, and 8 have live squeeze pressure or recent squeeze releases.

Universe source: current Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 constituents from Wikipedia, ranked by live Yahoo Finance market cap at generation time.

Technical Breadth Statistics

Combined universe counts

Bullish vs bearish setups25 bullish / 2 bearish
Above vs below Supertrend28 above / 16 below
Bullish vs bearish MACD38 bullish / 6 bearish
RSI extremes10 above 70 / 0 below 30
RSI trend zones26 names
Active TTM Squeeze8 names

Strongest Bullish Signals

Best aligned longs

  • SHOP MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • ADI MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • HD MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • TSLA MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • TXN MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • CAT MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • AAPL MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • WMT MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.

Strongest Bearish Signals

Weakest technical structures

  • XOM Momentum remains heavy and sellers still have confirmation.
  • CVX Momentum remains heavy and sellers still have confirmation.
  • JNJ Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • TMUS Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
  • COST Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
  • GILD Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • ABBV Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • BRK-B Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.

Top Squeeze Candidates

Names closest to expansion

  • SHOP MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • JNJ Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • ABBV Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • BRK-B Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • GILD Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • AMGN Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • LIN Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • PG Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.

Watchlist For Today

Breakout watch

  • SHOP MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • ADI MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • HD MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • TSLA MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • TXN MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • CAT MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • AAPL MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • WMT MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.

Watchlist For Today

Pullback entries

  • AMGN Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.

Watchlist For Today

Bearish breakdown watch

  • XOM Momentum remains heavy and sellers still have confirmation.
  • CVX Momentum remains heavy and sellers still have confirmation.
  • JNJ Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • BRK-B Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.

Watchlist For Today

Squeeze setups to monitor

  • SHOP MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
  • JNJ Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • ABBV Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • BRK-B Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • GILD Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • AMGN Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • LIN Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
  • PG Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.

Ticker-by-Ticker Technical Highlights

Full dashboard table

Ticker Bucket Market cap Current price Daily change MACD RSI Volume Supertrend TTM Squeeze Interpretation
SHOPShopify
QQQbullish momentum $170.6B $131.15 +3.32% Bullish Strong trend (61.1) 1.04x 20d avg Above Long fired MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
ADIAnalog Devices
QQQbullish momentum $181.3B $371.45 +4.99% Bullish Overbought (75.1) 1.62x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
HDHome Depot (The)
SPYbullish momentum $348.0B $349.40 +3.63% Bullish Strong trend (57.1) 1.18x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
TSLATesla, Inc.
QQQSPYbullish momentum $1.50T $400.62 +3.01% Bullish Strong trend (60.3) 1.32x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
TXNTexas Instruments
QQQbullish momentum $209.2B $229.82 +3.01% Bullish Overbought (74.2) 1.17x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
CATCaterpillar Inc.
SPYbullish momentum $371.9B $794.65 +2.85% Bullish Strong trend (64.5) 1.18x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
AAPLApple Inc.
QQQSPYbullish momentum $3.97T $270.23 +2.59% Bullish Strong trend (64.2) 1.43x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
WMTWalmart
QQQSPYbullish momentum $1.02T $127.50 +2.15% Bullish Strong trend (56.3) 1.32x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
BACBank of America
SPYbullish momentum $385.2B $53.91 +0.75% Bullish Strong trend (68.1) 1.13x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
MSFTMicrosoft
QQQSPYbullish momentum $3.14T $422.79 +0.60% Bullish Overbought (71.6) 1.39x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
AMZNAmazon
QQQSPYbullish momentum $2.69T $250.56 +0.34% Bullish Overbought (76.6) 1.12x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
JPMJPMorgan Chase
SPYbullish momentum $836.9B $310.29 +0.11% Bullish Strong trend (61.4) 1.08x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
INTCIntel
QQQSPYbullish momentum $343.9B $68.50 +0.00% Bullish Overbought (78.2) 1.11x 20d avg Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
ASMLASML Holding
QQQbullish momentum $573.2B $1,459.80 +3.47% Bullish Strong trend (55.9) 0.96x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
KLACKLA Corporation
QQQbullish momentum $235.4B $1,791.44 +3.26% Bullish Strong trend (68.8) 0.77x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
ARMArm Holdings
QQQbullish momentum $177.1B $166.73 +2.71% Bullish Strong trend (68.3) 0.58x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
LRCXLam Research
QQQbullish momentum $336.1B $267.60 +2.54% Bullish Strong trend (64.6) 0.84x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
CSCOCisco
QQQbullish momentum $340.8B $86.25 +2.07% Bullish Strong trend (67.7) 0.89x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
AVGOBroadcom
QQQSPYbullish momentum $1.93T $406.54 +2.03% Bullish Overbought (79.1) 0.83x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
GOOGAlphabet Inc. (Class C)
QQQSPYbullish momentum $4.11T $339.40 +1.99% Bullish Overbought (73.0) 0.97x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
AMATApplied Materials
QQQbullish momentum $315.0B $396.94 +1.81% Bullish Strong trend (63.5) 0.93x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
METAMeta Platforms
QQQSPYbullish momentum $1.75T $688.55 +1.73% Bullish Strong trend (69.8) 0.89x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
GOOGLAlphabet Inc. (Class A)
QQQSPYbullish momentum $4.13T $341.68 +1.68% Bullish Overbought (72.6) 0.87x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
NVDANvidia
QQQSPYbullish momentum $4.90T $201.68 +1.68% Bullish Overbought (71.4) 0.97x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
AMDAdvanced Micro Devices
QQQSPYbullish momentum $453.9B $278.39 +0.05% Bullish Overbought (80.2) 0.99x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released MACD, trend, and participation are aligned to the upside.
MUMicron Technology
QQQSPYneutral / mixed $513.2B $455.07 -0.47% Bullish Neutral (62.6) 0.64x 20d avg, light confirmation Above Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
ORCLOracle Corporation
SPYneutral / mixed $503.5B $175.06 -1.84% Bullish Neutral (67.0) 1.64x 20d avg Above Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
VVisa Inc.
SPYneutral / mixed $611.2B $317.02 +0.61% Bullish Strong trend (60.2) 1.16x 20d avg Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
MAMastercard
SPYneutral / mixed $465.2B $521.30 +0.53% Bullish Strong trend (59.2) 1.06x 20d avg Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
LLYLilly (Eli)
SPYneutral / mixed $829.7B $927.03 +2.55% Bullish Neutral (46.7) 1.13x 20d avg Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
PLTRPalantir Technologies
QQQSPYneutral / mixed $350.1B $146.39 +2.54% Bullish Neutral (52.2) 1.00x 20d avg Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
AMGNAmgen
QQQsqueeze setup $191.5B $355.30 +1.69% Bullish Neutral (51.6) 1.34x 20d avg Below Squeeze on Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
PGProcter & Gamble
SPYsqueeze setup $343.3B $146.93 +2.67% Bullish Neutral (51.3) 0.98x 20d avg, light confirmation Below Squeeze on Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
PEPPepsiCo
QQQneutral / mixed $215.5B $157.67 -0.45% Bullish Neutral (53.0) 1.17x 20d avg Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
LINLinde plc
QQQsqueeze setup $228.1B $492.23 -1.40% Bearish Neutral (48.0) 1.24x 20d avg Above Squeeze on Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
NFLXNetflix, Inc.
QQQSPYneutral / mixed $410.9B $97.31 -9.72% Bullish Neutral (48.6) 3.24x 20d avg Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
BRK-BBerkshire Hathaway
SPYsqueeze setup $1.02T $474.58 -0.11% Bullish Weak trend (41.2) 1.45x 20d avg Below Squeeze on Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
ABBVAbbVie
SPYsqueeze setup $368.6B $208.38 -0.29% Bullish Weak trend (43.6) 1.24x 20d avg Below Squeeze on Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
GILDGilead Sciences
QQQsqueeze setup $170.8B $137.64 -0.66% Bullish Weak trend (42.6) 1.25x 20d avg Below Squeeze on Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
COSTCostco
QQQSPYneutral / mixed $443.8B $999.89 +1.28% Bearish Neutral (52.3) 1.29x 20d avg Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
TMUST-Mobile US
QQQneutral / mixed $221.1B $197.67 +0.28% Bearish Neutral (42.2) 0.79x 20d avg, light confirmation Below Released Signals are mixed, so confirmation matters more than anticipation.
JNJJohnson & Johnson
SPYsqueeze setup $564.4B $234.18 -0.15% Bearish Weak trend (39.0) 1.15x 20d avg Below Squeeze on Compression is active; watch the open for directional expansion.
CVXChevron Corporation
SPYbearish momentum $366.5B $183.99 -2.21% Bearish Weak trend (37.9) 1.11x 20d avg Below Released Momentum remains heavy and sellers still have confirmation.
XOMExxonMobil
SPYbearish momentum $608.7B $146.44 -3.65% Bearish Weak trend (36.5) 1.13x 20d avg Below Released Momentum remains heavy and sellers still have confirmation.

Ranked Actionable Ideas

Strongest bullish to strongest bearish

Rank Ticker Score Bucket Bias Daily change
1 SHOP 7 bullish momentum Bullish +3.32%
2 ADI 6 bullish momentum Bullish +4.99%
3 HD 6 bullish momentum Bullish +3.63%
4 TSLA 6 bullish momentum Bullish +3.01%
5 TXN 6 bullish momentum Bullish +3.01%
6 CAT 6 bullish momentum Bullish +2.85%
7 AAPL 6 bullish momentum Bullish +2.59%
8 WMT 6 bullish momentum Bullish +2.15%
9 BAC 6 bullish momentum Bullish +0.75%
10 MSFT 6 bullish momentum Bullish +0.60%
11 AMZN 6 bullish momentum Bullish +0.34%
12 JPM 6 bullish momentum Bullish +0.11%
13 INTC 6 bullish momentum Bullish +0.00%
14 ASML 5 bullish momentum Bullish +3.47%
15 KLAC 5 bullish momentum Bullish +3.26%
16 ARM 5 bullish momentum Bullish +2.71%
17 LRCX 5 bullish momentum Bullish +2.54%
18 CSCO 5 bullish momentum Bullish +2.07%
19 AVGO 5 bullish momentum Bullish +2.03%
20 GOOG 5 bullish momentum Bullish +1.99%
21 AMAT 5 bullish momentum Bullish +1.81%
22 META 5 bullish momentum Bullish +1.73%
23 GOOGL 5 bullish momentum Bullish +1.68%
24 NVDA 5 bullish momentum Bullish +1.68%
25 AMD 5 bullish momentum Bullish +0.05%
26 MU 4 neutral / mixed Bullish -0.47%
27 ORCL 3 neutral / mixed Bullish -1.84%
28 V 2 neutral / mixed Bullish +0.61%
29 MA 2 neutral / mixed Bullish +0.53%
30 LLY 1 neutral / mixed Bullish +2.55%
31 PLTR 1 neutral / mixed Bullish +2.54%
32 AMGN 1 squeeze setup Bullish +1.69%
33 PG 0 squeeze setup Mixed +2.67%
34 PEP -1 neutral / mixed Bearish -0.45%
35 LIN -1 squeeze setup Bearish -1.40%
36 NFLX -1 neutral / mixed Bearish -9.72%
37 BRK-B -2 squeeze setup Bearish -0.11%
38 ABBV -2 squeeze setup Bearish -0.29%
39 GILD -2 squeeze setup Bearish -0.66%
40 COST -3 neutral / mixed Bearish +1.28%
41 TMUS -4 neutral / mixed Bearish +0.28%
42 JNJ -6 squeeze setup Bearish -0.15%
43 CVX -6 bearish momentum Bearish -2.21%
44 XOM -6 bearish momentum Bearish -3.65%

Method Note

Indicator logic used

  • MACD: 12/26 EMA with 9 EMA signal.
  • RSI: 14-period Wilder RSI with trend-zone and extreme checks.
  • Volume: Current session volume compared with the prior 20-day average volume.
  • Supertrend: 10 ATR, 3x multiplier.
  • TTM Squeeze: 20-period Bollinger Bands vs 20-period Keltner Channels, including squeeze-on and just-fired states.

The dashboard uses the latest available Yahoo Finance quote snapshot for current price and session change. Rolling indicators are built from recent daily candles and updated with the latest session row when available.